Still in Zawady, this is where I lay my head on an evening, before waking to that lovely view. I had a post almost in readiness for today, when Paula whispered ‘glow’. Her wish is my command- if I’m able. Go and worship the sun over at her place. It’s beautiful.
P.S. Grateful thanks to Lunapic– an old pal.
A gentle day, on the north east coast of England. My friends and I amble along, in search of a bench where we can sit for a while, admiring the view.
A good-looking bench, but facing the wrong way
Ah, here it is! Spotlit so we can’t miss it
It’s not a perfect day, but pleasant, in a very English way. The kind of day when it’s good to be on a cliff top bench, gazing out to sea. After a while we ease ourselves up and carry on.
These posts frame the bay beautifully
At this time of year small orchids radiate out from the grass. Careful not to tread on them, I kneel down for a closer look. Pretty, aren’t they?
I’m astonished at the colour!
When our walk is done I carry on down to the small marina at Seaham, looking for a sheltered spot where I can read. There must be a bench or two?
This one might do- no back rest, though
This one’s much more fun, but maybe not very comfortable!
Careful not to upset Judge Jude by breaking any rules, I’ve been quite subtle with my post processing of Benches. But I just had to give Lunapic one more whirl. What do you think? All of the images except for the last one were done in Ulead Photo Express, in quite an old version.
It’s Saturday again so it must be time to find your six words. Pop along and share them with Cate at Show My Face. Have a great weekend and I’ll see you on Monday for a walk.
I’ve been playing again. Can you tell? It all started when Suzanne wrote a guest post for Thursday’s Special entitled Abstract. Looking for a subject matter with which to create an abstract or two, I turned to the flowers I’d bought that day. I have never seen hyacinths used as cut flowers before, but I think they work rather well alongside a purple iris or two. And when I come downstairs on a morning, I have the wonderful fragrance of Spring.
I do have a tendency to get carried away though. Remember Lunapic?
It hurts your eyes after a while, but isn’t it clever? I used to love my kaleidoscope as a child, and what could be more abstract?
I hope you find something that makes you happy this weekend. Why not share it, in six words, with Cate at Show My Face. And Happy Mother’s Day to you ladies!
Crimdon beach
Thursday is usually my Nordic walking day. Sometimes there are just a few of us, like the happy band above. The others missed a treat last week because, for a short while, the sun beamed and winked in the puddles left by the retreating tide.
Don’t you love the ruggedness of this landscape?
And the murky reflections that it creates
The strange shapes of the cliffs
The rocks below
In their seaweed frocks
With slightly crooked seams!
I thought I had a good subject here for Lisa’s 1 Day 1 World Project. We start walking around 10.30am, and I intended to use the photos in last week’s 10.00- 11.00 time slot. When I uploaded them, I realised I hadn’t started taking the shots till after 11.00! Too busy Nordic walking, and talking. (naturally!) Well, I guess that’s what we’re there for.
It’s sad to see this project come to an end. Even though I haven’t managed to take part each week, I’ve followed it’s progress. Lisa promises one last round up next week, and as a grand finale I really have to have one more play with Lunapic. Don’t I?
And because Thursday’s Special, and Paula’s home, I’m linking up there too. She has the most delicious night time shot and if you have some spare time you can even enrol in her Portuguese classes too- for free!
Can you read the time? It’s just after midnight and I’m feeling a little tired. Can’t go to bed though, till I’ve found something interesting for Lisa’s 1 Day 1 World Project.
How about this?
The cellphone is very old and battered so it needs a little spicing up. It’s sitting on a postcard Viveka sent me from Istanbul. I hope she doesn’t mind.
The watch? Well, I only have skinny wrists so I often wear a child’s watch. This is my current favourite and it too has an exotic location. And the time? Definitely, time for bed!
If you’re a night owl, Lisa would love your company. She’s taken to late night visits to the icecream parlour! Me, I just play with Lunapic.
One of my old shots, given a new look
Superb effect, isn’t it? I could bore everybody witless with this one but I think it’s SO clever! You might have seen the photo on my Thursday’s Special, using the same technique? It’s done by using a free download called Lunapic. I think it’s absolutely amazing!
And another oldie, brought to life!
The forecast is for storms this weekend so if you’re stuck at home, here’s something to play with. If I can find the time, I will too! Both photos are of Hartlepool Headland.
But first I need to visit Cate at Show My Face to play Six word Saturday. Have a happy weekend!
Fire and water don’t mix, do they? Which is a real shame because I wanted to submit this for Thursday’s Special and you never saw a hotter image of Paula!
Clever effect, isn’t it? Visit Lunapic to see how it’s done. Many thanks to Amanda for helping to increase my wisdom.
